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World Cup 2026 news live: Philadelphia announces free transportation to games Seth Vertelney, USA TODAYMon, April 20, 2026 at 4:26 PM UTC 0 World Cup 2026 transportation in Philadelphia is going to look a lot different than some other cities. On Monday, April 20, the Philadelphia host committee announced an agreement with Airbnb that will see fans receive free rides on SEPTA trains after all six matches the city will host this summer. The rides on the Broad Street Line from NRG Station will begin at halftime and continue for two hours following the end of each match.

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World Cup 2026 transportation in Philadelphia is going to look a lot different than some other cities.

On Monday, April 20, the Philadelphia host committee announced an agreement with Airbnb that will see fans receive free rides on SEPTA trains after all six matches the city will host this summer.

The rides on the Broad Street Line from NRG Station will begin at halftime and continue for two hours following the end of each match.

Last week, SEPTA announced that fares will be at the normal $2.90 rate for fans riding their trains this summer. But now, fans who exit near Lincoln Financial Field will not have to pay anything.

"Accessibility has been a central priority for Philadelphia Soccer 2026 since our bid, and we are grateful to Airbnb for sharing our fan-centered vision for FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia," said Daniel Hilferty, co-chair of Philadelphia Soccer 2026.

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Boston and New York/New Jersey transportation headaches

The announcement from Philadelphia has put the issues faced by Boston and New York/New Jersey into stark relief.

Lincoln Financial Field is much closer to Philadelphia's core than Gillette Stadium and MetLife Stadium are to Boston and Manhattan, respectively. But Philadelphia's relatively pain-free World Cup transportation plan looks much different compared to the two host cities to its north.

FIFA and New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill have become embroiled in a war of words over the past week, with NJ Transit confirming that passengers will have to pay $150 for a round-trip ticket between New York's Penn Station to and New Jersey's MetLife Stadium.

Sherrill said the high prices were due to FIFA offering limited parking at the stadium and refusing to cover the costs of transporting fans.

"We inherited an agreement where FIFA is providing $0 for transportation to the World Cup," Sherrill said on X. "And while NJ Transit is stuck with a $48 million bill to safely get fans to and from games, FIFA is making $11 billion. I'm not going to stick New Jersey commuters with that tab for years to come."

FIFA, on the other hand, has said the price increase would have a "chilling effect" on fans attending games in New Jersey and said Sherrill’s demands asking FIFA to absorb transportation costs for fans were "unprecedented."

In Boston, meanwhile, round-trip train tickets to Foxborough during the 2026 World Cup will be $80.

That price is quadruple the usual cost of $20, which the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) charges for New England Patriots games, New England Revolution games and other events at Gillette Stadium.

What has transportation been like at past World Cups?

At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the country's government funded free travel on its Metro system for ticket holders.

According to FIFA, 2026 host cities previously agreed to provide free transportation before they were then allowed to provide service at cost.

"The original FIFA World Cup 2026 host city agreements signed in 2018 required free transportation for fans to all matches," a FIFA spokesperson said last week.

"Recognizing the financial strain this placed on the host cities, back in 2023 FIFA adjusted the host agreement requirements across all host cities as follows: All match ticket holders and accredited individuals shall be able to access transport (public or additionally planned transport) at cost to allow travel to stadiums on match days."

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Elon Musk fulfills teen&x27;s last wish in touching X post after she was too weak to take his call Alexandra KochSun, April 19, 2026 at 1:54 AM UTC 0 A 15yearold cancer patient who dreamed of meeting Elon Musk left behind a handwritten list of questions for the tech billionaire before she died — and days later, he answered every one, honoring her final wish in a moment now touching millions online. Conservative commentator Glenn Beck took to X on Thursday to share the heartbreaking story of Liv Perrotto, who passed away before she could fulfill her biggest dream of meeting Musk.

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A 15-year-old cancer patient who dreamed of meeting Elon Musk left behind a handwritten list of questions for the tech billionaire before she died — and days later, he answered every one, honoring her final wish in a moment now touching millions online.

Conservative commentator Glenn Beck took to X on Thursday to share the heartbreaking story of Liv Perrotto, who passed away before she could fulfill her biggest dream of meeting Musk.

According to Beck, Perrotto had the opportunity to speak with the Tesla CEO just days before her death, but she was too exhausted and asked him to call back later.

Although she died before their encounter, she left behind a handwritten list of eight questions on her nightstand, which her mother, Rebecca, shared with Beck in hopes that Musk would finally answer them.

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Beck posted photos of the teen and her notepad, which featured a playful mix of business and pop-culture questions.

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Perrotto asked if Musk planned to make his own phone, expand the Tesla Diner, or add new games to Tesla updates.

She was also curious about his favorite anime, travels to Japan, if he knew the virtual pop star Hatsune Miku, and whether the Grok AI virtual companion "Ani" was inspired by fictional character "Misa" from the manga series "Death Note."

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Elon Musk waves as he arrives for a state dinner at the Lusail Palace on May 14, 2025, in Doha, Qatar (Getty Images)

For her final question, Perrotto asked if "Asteroid," a Shiba Inu zero-gravity indicator — a plush toy used to signal the onset of microgravity — that she designed for the Polaris Dawn space mission, could become the official mascot for SpaceX.

The post garnered nearly two million views on the social media platform, with tens of thousands of likes.

On Thursday afternoon, Musk fulfilled the late teen's wish by replying directly to the post, answering all eight questions in order.

Elon Musk replied to the 15-year-old's questions, prompting an emotional response from her mother.

Musk revealed that he is not making his own phone, but confirmed his plans to expand the Tesla Diner and introduce new games.

He shared that his favorite anime is "Your Name," a Japanese romantic fantasy film, and noted that he has been to Japan "several times" — highlighting Kyoto and the teamLab art collective as his favorite places to visit.

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With a simple "OK" and a smiley face, Musk agreed to name her plushie the space company's official mascot, turning her final question into a lasting tribute that honored her imagination.

Rebecca responded to Musk's answers with a tear-jerking, "I wish she was here to see this."

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Cowboys reportedly sign K Brandon Aubrey to 4year, $28 million extension, making him highestpaid kicker Tarohn FinleyMon, April 20, 2026 at 6:07 PM UTC 0 The Dallas Cowboys have rewarded AllPro kicker Brandon Aubrey by making him the highestpaid player at his position. Dallas signed Aubrey to a fouryear, $28 million contract extension that includes $20 million guaranteed, according to the team. The deal sets a new benchmark for NFL kickers. At an average of $7 million per year, Aubrey’s contract falls short of the $10 million annually he was reportedly seeking.

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The Dallas Cowboys have rewarded All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey by making him the highest-paid player at his position.

Dallas signed Aubrey to a four-year, $28 million contract extension that includes $20 million guaranteed, according to the team. The deal sets a new benchmark for NFL kickers.

At an average of $7 million per year, Aubrey’s contract falls short of the $10 million annually he was reportedly seeking. The Cowboys had reportedly initially offered a deal worth under $7 million per year, despite indicating they were willing to make him the highest-paid kicker.

In March, Dallas placed a second-round tender on Aubrey worth $5.76 million. That allowed him to negotiate with other teams, but the Cowboys retained the right to match any offer. Alternatively, a team signing him would have had to surrender a second-round pick if Dallas declined to match that offer, likely along with offering a record-setting contract.

Ultimately, the Cowboys secured a long-term agreement with their standout kicker.

Since joining Dallas in 2023, Aubrey has emerged as one of the NFL’s most reliable specialists, making at least 36 field goals in each of his three seasons. He has been nearly automatic from under 50 yards, converting 92% of his 83 attempts. He’s also demonstrated elite leg strength, going 24-of-27 from 50-plus yards early in his career before finishing 11-of-17 from that range this past season.

Aubrey’s consistency has helped counter the league-wide trend of offenses opting to go for it on fourth down rather than attempt field goals, a shift that has generally reduced the value of kickers.

He has been named to the Pro Bowl in each of his first three seasons and earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2023. Before joining the Cowboys, Aubrey played in the USFL with the Birmingham Stallions and previously pursued a professional soccer career after playing collegiately at the University of Notre Dame.

With Aubrey now locked in long term, the Cowboys can turn their attention to other roster decisions, including wide receiver George Pickens, who received the franchise tag earlier this offseason, precluding him from free agency.

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DWTS’ Ezra Sosa Reveals He Received a Text From Anna Delvey After Being Unfollowed: ‘War Is Over’ Ryan HudginsSun, April 19, 2026 at 5:58 PM UTC 0 Getty (2) Dancing With the Stars pro Ezra Sosa is giving an update on where he stands with former partner Anna Delvey. “POV: Anna Delvey finally texted you back after getting unfollowed,” Sosa, 25, wrote over a Saturday, April 18, TikTok. In the video, Sosa was seen gasping and falling to his knees as he seemingly found out that Delvey, 35, sent him a message. He then showed a closeup of his alleged texts with Delvey.

DWTS’ Ezra Sosa Reveals He Received a Text From Anna Delvey After Being Unfollowed: ‘War Is Over’

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Dancing With the Stars pro Ezra Sosa is giving an update on where he stands with former partner Anna Delvey.

“POV: Anna Delvey finally texted you back after getting unfollowed,” Sosa, 25, wrote over a Saturday, April 18, TikTok.

In the video, Sosa was seen gasping and falling to his knees as he seemingly found out that Delvey, 35, sent him a message. He then showed a close-up of his alleged texts with Delvey.

“WAR IS OVER,” Sosa captioned the post, tagging Delvey.

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Sosa and Delvey were partnered during DWTS season 33, his first as a pro. The pair were eliminated first, with Delvey sharing that she would be taking “nothing” away from the experience. Sosa later got a tattoo of the word on his shoulder.

Ahead of DWTS season 34, Sosa quipped that he’s hoping to have a partner who is not a convicted felon on the long-running competition show. (Delvey served two years in prison after being convicted on charges of grand larceny in 2019. She was released from prison in 2022 and put on house arrest until 2025.)

“I’ll tell you who’s not on my mind, and it’s anyone with a convicted felony,” Sosa told Us Weekly exclusively in 2025. “We’re just gonna stray away from that. If my person next season is still a convicted felon, I think I have a niche.”

Sosa, who went on to be paired with Olympian Jordan Chiles, appeared to make a jab at Delvey in a video later that year.

“POV: I actually have a shot this year,” Sosa wrote in a 2025 Instagram post of him and Chiles dancing. He captioned the upload, “War is over.”

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Chiles, for her part, shared that she was “ecstatic” that Sosa was her partner and hoped to offer him a “better experience.”

"I'm so happy he gets this opportunity and a better experience in a better way, and that he just gets to really showcase who he is," Chiles told People in 2025. "I was happy that I was gonna be his partner where our energy just matched right away."

Sosa then took to his Snapchat Story to share that Delvey had reportedly “unfollowed” him, per Parade. In the photo, Sosa covered his mouth with his hand.

Sosa and Chiles ultimately placed in third behind runner-up Alix Earle and winner Robert Irwin.

“Jordan, thank you for giving me the courage and strength to be the best version of myself,” Sosa wrote via Instagram, in part, after the finale. “You gave me the space to grow, to fall, to get back up, and to find my voice in ways i didn’t even know i could. You always had my back, and that meant the world. I’ll never forget the partnership we built this journey with you truly changed me for good. 🤍.”

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Trump set to read Scripture from the Oval Office during &x27;America Reads the Bible&x27; event starting Sunday Jasmine BaehrSat, April 18, 2026 at 2:14 AM UTC 0 FIRST ON FOX: President Donald Trump will read from 2 Chronicles 7 during a nationwide Biblereading event this week, a passage organizers say was deliberately reserved for the president because of its decadeslong role as a call to prayer in America.

Trump set to read Scripture from the Oval Office during 'America Reads the Bible' event starting Sunday

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FIRST ON FOX: President Donald Trump will read from 2 Chronicles 7 during a nationwide Bible-reading event this week, a passage organizers say was deliberately reserved for the president because of its decades-long role as a call to prayer in America.

Trump is set to read 2 Chronicles 7:11–22 from the Oval Office as part of "America Reads the Bible," a weeklong event marking 250 years of the Bible in America and featuring nearly 500 participants reading Scripture from Genesis to Revelation.

Organizers said Trump’s section was not assigned at random.

The event’s online schedule shows the 2 Chronicles 7:11–22 reading was reserved as a "special guest" slot during a prime evening hour on Tuesday, alongside figures like former HUD Secretary Ben Carson and members of Congress.

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"We needed somebody special to read Second Chronicles chapter seven," Bunni Pounds, founder and president of Christians Engaged, told Fox News Digital.

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"As my director and I were praying over different sections of scripture, it came to us that this is such a critical passage for the body of Christ," she said.

Pounds said the passage, particularly verse 14, has been central to American prayer life for decades, often invoked during times of national reflection.

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US President Donald Trump bows his head in prayer during the National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton in February 5, 2026. (Getty Images)

"It comes at a time where the Israelites were experiencing hardship and God spoke and said, ‘If my people that are called by my name would humble themselves and pray,’" Pounds said. "We’ve prayed this scripture for at least the last 50 years of American history on National Day of Prayer and other moments in this country."

Verse 14 reads, "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."

"And so we instantly said — who needs to read that? The President of the United States," she added. "We set it aside for him and have been praying for that for the last year."

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Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump prays during a roundtable discussion with Latino community leaders at Trump National Doral Miami resort in Miami, Florida, on October 22, 2024.

Pounds said Trump’s participation sends a broader message about faith in American life.

"I think he’s sending a message that faith matters in this country, and that it’s important not only personally, but for our nation overall," she said.

She added that the selected Scripture speaks to the country’s current moment.

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President Trump is set to speak at the Museum on the Bible on Monday to support religious liberty in education, according to a White House spokesperson.

"We're making a statement during this week as America reads the Bible, that there is so much in the Bible that we can gain wisdom and discernment from, there is so much that can heal our families, that can rescue us from depression and anxiety and can heal our inner cities and heal our land... I believe the president's saying that by reading this scripture specifically," Pounds said.

The White House echoed that theme in a presidential message commemorating the event, calling the Bible "indelibly woven into our national identity" and urging Americans to "rediscover" its role in shaping the nation.

The event, held in partnership with the Museum of the Bible, will run from April 19 through April 25, and include nearly 500 Americans participating in a public reading of the entire Bible.

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According to Pounds, all participants will read from the King James Version Easy Read edition, which was licensed for the event’s livestream and a later audiobook version from the week's readings.

The event will feature a wide range of participants, including actress Patricia Heaton, Candace Cameron Bure, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and House Speaker Mike Johnson, each reading portions of Genesis during the opening hours.

Readers range from elected officials and pastors to single parents and small business owners, reflecting what Pounds described as a nationwide cross-section of Americans.

Worship music will accompany each hour of the readings, with different ministries and organizations partnering throughout the event.

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Pounds said viewers watching Trump’s reading from the Oval Office will notice the weight of the moment.

"They’re going to see how passionate he is about it, how deliberate he was," she said. "It really struck me to see the leader of the free world reading scripture from the Oval Office."

"There’s a humility on him… and I don’t believe that he would have read it if he didn’t believe it," she added.

The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

"America Reads the Bible" begins 9 a.m. ET Sunday.

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1985 Power Ballad Named No. 1 Hit Song Became a Timeless Anthem Geca FloresSun, April 19, 2026 at 2:40 AM UTC 0 With the rise of MTV, the explosion of hiphop music and the dominance of nowlegendary icons Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince and Queen, George Michael carved out his own lane, creating a track that generations would come to embrace as a timeless anthem. Released in 1984 and written by the singer himself, along with his Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley when they were 17 years old, the power ballad’s soulful, unique rhythm captured listeners’ attention.

1985 Power Ballad Named No. 1 Hit Song Became a Timeless Anthem

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With the rise of MTV, the explosion of hip-hop music and the dominance of now-legendary icons Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince and Queen, George Michael carved out his own lane, creating a track that generations would come to embrace as a timeless anthem.

Released in 1984 and written by the singer himself, along with his Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley when they were 17 years old, the power ballad’s soulful, unique rhythm captured listeners’ attention.

The song’s iconic saxophone riff ranks among the most recognizable in music history, while the lyrics delve into themes of infidelity, guilt and regret.

The acclaimed singer and songwriter shared the journey of how he came up with the song and the inspiration behind it.

“I had not really experienced anything that strong in my life, so it was a bit precocious,” as mentioned by GMForever, adding, “Yet it really seemed to connect with people, which is a wonderful thing and a marvelous coincidence, you know. But basically, I see that song as a bunch of images which I threw together to represent the fact that at the time I was seeing one girl and then I started seeing another, and it was just the guilt in between those two periods. The ballads I’ve written since have been about things that really hurt me.”

George Michael ( of Wham!, performing on stage in Japan during the pop duo's 1985 world tour in January 1985.Michael Putland/Getty Images

Following its official release, “Careless Whisper” reached No. 1 on the US Billboard chart.

The single dominated the rankings for three consecutive weeks and spent a total of 22 weeks on the Hot 100 chart.

The commercial success continued beyond the U.S., earning equal fame as it landed No. 1 on the UK singles chart for three weeks.

Due to its popularity, Michael’s song was named by Billboard as the No. 1 Song of 1985, making it the top track of the entire year in the U.S.

Proving its enduring appeal across generations, “Careless Whisper” reached another major milestone decades after its release.

In March 2023, the 1984 classic officially joined YouTube's Billion Views Club, becoming the eighth music video from the 1980s to achieve such a feat.

Moreover, the song has become a staple in various films, and one of its notable appearances was in the 2016 film Deadpool, where Michael's iconic ballad was famously included in the final scene and end credits.

Proving its strong influence in the industry, “Careless Whisper” was voted the U.K.’s “favorite” for seven consecutive years, as mentioned by The Independent, based on Smooth Radio’s All Time Top 500 poll.

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Trump says the US Navy fired on and seized an Iranian cargo vessel that challenged blockade Sun, April 19, 2026 at 7:40 PM UTC 0 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 12, 2022) Sailors form the shape of “111” on the flight deck of Arleigh Burkeclass guidedmissile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a readyresponse force in support of a free and open IndoPacific region. (U.S.

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President Donald Trump says a U.S. Naval vessel fired on an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman Sunday as it attempted to bypass the ongoing U.S. blockade of Iranian port traffic.

In a social media message Sunday, President Trump said the Iranian ship, named Touska, did not follow directions to stop. A U.S. Navy destroyer fired on the ship.

"Our Navy ship stopped them right in their tracks by blowing a hole in the engineroom," President Trump wrote.

According to the president, the U.S. sent a detachment of Marines to board and currently has control of the ship.

Further details were not immediately available.

Touska was previously sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury as part of measures targeted against the Iranian government.

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